PAYE: Payment by CHAPS

This page tells you how to make payment by CHAPS.

Paying by CHAPS

The CHAPS system enables you to tell your bank to make an immediate payment. You know for certain that payment will reach us on the day the bank makes the payment.

CHAPS payments are significantly more expensive than other payment methods but maybe of benefit to employers making very large payments. We receive sameday value so long as you initiate payment within the time specified by your bank (usually between 9.00am and 3.00pm).

If you are thinking of starting to pay by CHAPS please contact your Accounts Office at least three days in advance. Your Accounts Office will advise you what information you need to provide and when, to ensure your payment is allocated accurately. Our contact details are below.

Payment Date

All employers who pay electronically, have until the the 22nd of the month to pay. This means that your cleared payment must reach our bank account no later than the 22nd of the month.

Where the 22nd falls on a weekend or bank holiday, you must ensure that your payment reaches our bank account no later than the last bank working day before the 22nd.

Electronic payments and payment date information

Bank Account Details

When using this system you will need to provide your bank or building society with our bank account details. These are

Accounts Office Sort Code Account Number Account Name
Cumbernauld 10 51 67 23444401 AO Cumbernauld
Shipley 10 50 41 23456000 AO Shipley

Reference Number

You will also need to provide your Accounts Office reference number. This is printed on the front of the payslip booklet we send you or on the letter we send in place of a booklet . The reference number is in the format 123PA00012345. It is important that you show the reference number with no gaps between the characters. If you do, it could lead to delays in updating your record.

CHAPS Payment Template

A template has been provided to assist you with making payments by CHAPS. Please complete the form and forward it to your bank as an instruction to pay. Please note, some bank branches may require an accompanying letter as an authorisation to pay.

If you are using the template to make a composite payment, please read the guidance below.

Payments to Shipley

Payments to Cumbernauld

Multiple or Composite CHAPS Payments

When paying by CHAPS it is better to make separate payments for each scheme (Accounts Office reference). If you wish to make one payment to cover a number of schemes we can offer you advice. Email your Accounts Office for further information.

Office Accounts Office Cumbernauld

Email: DIRECTPAYMENTS AOC (AO Cumbernauld)

Office Accounts Office Shipley

Email: DIRECTPAYMENTS AOS (AO Shipley


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